About
Juanita Ledesma
M.A., NCC (She, Her)
Juanita Ledesma holds a Master’s Degree from the University of San Diego in Counseling with an emphasis in Career Development. She is a National Certified Counselor and a Master Career Counselor with certifications from the National Board of Certified Counselors and National Career Development Association. She’s passionate about helping those that are seeking:
- A more meaningful and fulfilling life
- A career instead of a job
- A career change at mid-life
- Employment and job search strategies
- Continuity for retirement
Juanita had over fifteen years in management at a Fortune 500 company before returning to school and becoming a counselor. She worked for the San Diego Community College District in Continuing Education, MiraCosta Community College(noncredit), and Palomar College. She has also received awards as Counselor of the Year. She has been a career consultant/coach with Veterans as they transition to civilian life, outplacement companies offering services for the unemployed, and selected with AARP for the pilot program “Life Reimagined”. She has done pro-bono and voluntary work for various non-profit organizations.
Juanita has written and published “Return and Succeed, Continue Your Education Now!”. A book that provides encouragement and direction for the first generation college, displaced worker, single parents, Immigrants, Veterans, and those returning to education after a long absence.
Why use Success in Careers?
Searching for a new career?A better job? Unsure of what to do during this time of your life, it’s helpful to have a professional guide you along that’s many years of experience in working with individuals. Sometimes on our way to a goal, we may get lost and lose our our way and confidence. Let Juanita guide you as she has helped well over a thousand people throughout the years. Having worked in a corporate setting and transitioned into education herself, she’s familiar with the environments and leadership. She’s also worked with Students of all ages, young adults, mid-life and older, Professional Immigrants, Veterans, and Athletes.
Starting with a free 15 minute conversation and see for yourself if this is the right fit for your situation. Juanita uses her career development expertise and remains current in her knowledge base by taking classes and attending national conferences. Using career assessments, interpretation, and other tools, together you can examine the best options to be researched so your goals can be determined and an action plan can be set.
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